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Miniature Gas-Circulating MachineProposed gas-circulating machine consists essentially of centrifugal pump driven by induction motor. Noncontact bearings suppress wear and contamination. Used to circulate helium (or possibly hydrogen or another gas) in regeneration sorption-compressor refrigeration system aboard spacecraft. Also proves useful in terrestrial applications in which long life, reliability, and low contamination essential.
Document ID
19930000295
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Swift, Walter L.
(Creare, Inc.)
Valenzuela, Javier A.
(Creare, Inc.)
Sixsmith, Herbert
(Creare, Inc.)
Nutt, William E.
(Creare, Inc.)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 17
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
NPO-18486
Accession Number
93B10295
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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